Carlos Gomez Diaz vs Eduardo Nicolas — Croatia 1 Masters 4 Semi-final

Croatia 1 Masters 4 · ITF · Semi-final
ARG
Carlos Gomez Diaz
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Saturday, 5 April 1997 ·
clay
ESP
Eduardo Nicolas
53 yrs · 173 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Gomez Diaz C.
7-6 6-4
Nicolas E.
Gomez Diaz C.
762
Nicolas E.
640

Carlos Gomez Diaz defeated Eduardo Nicolas 7-6 6-4 in the Croatia 1 Masters 4 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Eduardo Nicolas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Carlos Gomez Diaz had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Carlos Gomez Diaz claimed a first win over Eduardo Nicolas in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

  • Match story: Carlos Gomez Diaz edged Eduardo Nicolas in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).

Head to head

0–1
DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
1999-02-26Spain 3 Masters 4R16clayEduardo Nicolas6-2 4-6 6-3

Statistics

This season
Gomez Diaz C.Nicolas E.
1st serve in·
—
53%
1st serve points won·
—
66%
2nd serve points won·
—
51%
Service points won·
—
59%
Return points won·
—
43%
Break points saved·
—
48%
Aces / match·
—
1.3
Double faults / match·
—
1.3

Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.

Draw